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Indonesia Seeks a Fairer Deal for Its Domestic Logistics Industry

Indonesia Seeks a Fairer Deal for Its Domestic Logistics Industry

By Duggan Flanakin
Fierce competition has left underfunded Indonesian enterprises lagging far behind their established, and often foreign-controlled, rivals.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Calls for Resolution of Israel-Gaza Conflict Along UN Lines

Indonesia’s Jokowi Calls for Resolution of Israel-Gaza Conflict Along UN Lines

By Sebastian Strangio
The president's call came as the Israeli Defense Force pummeled the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas' weekend attacks on southern Israel.

Myanmar Junta Accused of Bombing Kachin State IDP Camp

Myanmar Junta Accused of Bombing Kachin State IDP Camp

By Sebastian Strangio
The Mung Lai Hkyet camp houses around 500 people displaced by military assaults over the past decade.

Philippines’ New National Security Plan Falls Short on Taiwan Policy

Philippines’ New National Security Plan Falls Short on Taiwan Policy

By Robin Michael Garcia and Thomas J. Shattuck
Manila’s latest National Security Policy does not reflect the catastrophic implications of a cross-strait conflict for the country's security.

Three Takeaways from Indonesia’s 2024 Budget

Three Takeaways from Indonesia’s 2024 Budget

By James Guild
Despite the expenditures of the COVID-19 era, the country’s fiscal position and macroeconomic outlook are stable.
China’s Xi Jinping Could Visit Vietnam Soon, Report Claims

China’s Xi Jinping Could Visit Vietnam Soon, Report Claims

By Sebastian Strangio
The visit, which could take place later this month or early next, would come after U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Hanoi last month.

How Southeast Asia Has Responded to the Israel-Hamas Conflict

How Southeast Asia Has Responded to the Israel-Hamas Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
Unsurprisingly, the region's governments have been far from united in their responses to Hamas' surprise attack on southern Israel.
New Netflix Documentary Examines One of Indonesia’s Most Salacious Cases

New Netflix Documentary Examines One of Indonesia’s Most Salacious Cases

By Aisyah Llewellyn
The film about the supposed poisoning of socialite Wayan Mirna Salihin raises the question: was a murder even committed?

Thailand’s Mall Shooting Shows That Authorities Must Address Online Black Markets

Thailand’s Mall Shooting Shows That Authorities Must Address Online Black Markets

By Michael Picard
All over the world, a range of new, evolving technologies are disrupting national arms control strategies. The Paragon mall shooting highlighted the deadly results. 

10 Years On: Why Strategic Trust Still Matters

10 Years On: Why Strategic Trust Still Matters

By Vu Le Thai Hoang and Ngo Di Lan
As the Indo-Pacific emerges as the central theater of geopolitical rivalry, the absence of strategic trust is not merely an academic concern but a pressing existential issue.

Thai Authorities Arrest 4 For Selling Gun to Mall Shooter

Thai Authorities Arrest 4 For Selling Gun to Mall Shooter

By Sebastian Strangio
Since Tuesday's shooting at Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, Thai authorities have promised to clamp down on online firearm sales.
Philippine Vice President Defends Use of Confidential Funds

Philippine Vice President Defends Use of Confidential Funds

By Mong Palatino
Sara Duterte's opponents accuse her of improperly using confidential and intelligence funds, or CIFs, which are not subjected to standard auditing rules.

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